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Fireworks and Bees?

As you can tell by my nic, I love my fireworks! Bees and fireworks, give me the info that I need to know. I know that bees dont have ears but I am betting then can pick up vibrations and of course the smoke. What are the dangers of fireworks around my girls, how far do I need to be away from them? Thanks all!

Re: Fireworks and Bees?

In my country we don't do 4th July but we have a different celebration involving fireworks on 5th November.

I've normally had around a dozen hives in the yard & we've always let off fireworks that night with the family, the bees are pretty close no issues. Long as we don't have any outdoor electric lights on to attract them out of the hives.

Should say at that time of year there's a good flow on and the bees are pretty contented.

Re: Fireworks and Bees?

So,...! You're the one that caused all those birds to fall dead from the sky?

1/5/11: > MURRAY, Ky. — "Kentucky wildlife officials say several hundred dead birds were found dead in the western part of the state.The grackles, red wing blackbirds, robins and starlings were found last week.New Year's Eve fireworks have been blamed for the deaths of thousands of blackbirds in central Arkansas. Another 450 birds died this week in Louisiana, likely after hitting power lines or cars." > http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/0..._n_804952.html

Re: Fireworks and Bees?

Inside? ahhhh no.. I think that I will try to keep my distance as far as I can come this 4th.

So,...! You're the one that caused all those birds to fall dead from the sky?

Who me? (stinkin birds know now to stay away)

Seriously tho, isnt that the biggest bunch of crapola you have ever heard, fireworks frightened birds and cause them to go crazy, the gov knows what caused those birds to die but it keeping it hush-hush!

Re: Fireworks and Bees?

I always have a supply of the those artillery shells that are launched in a 1.7" diameter morter. Fourth of July, New Years Eve, kids birthdays, or any other time I feel the need to light up the neighborhood. Luanch site is probably 40 feet from the hives. doesnt seem to bother the bees at all.